Sugar and Spice Cookies

Misha

1 ½ cup shortening                                                      ¼ tsp. salt

2 cup sugar                                                                  2 tsp. cinnamon

2 eggs                                                                          1 ½ tsp. cloves

½ cup light molasses                                                   1 ½ tsp. ginger

4 tsp. soda                                                                   4 cups flour    

Mix first 3 ingredients together.  Mix in the rest.  Form into balls and roll in sugar. 

Bake at 350 F for 8-10 min.  Makes a lot!  (Great to half recipe)